HR Generalist

We are offering a short term contract employment opportunity for an HR Generalist in Cardiff by the Sea, California. This role involves collaborating with executive leadership to attract and maintain a skilled workforce. It is a position in the HR industry where you will be expected to lead the recruitment process, assist with new hire orientations, and manage employee benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with new hire orientation/onboarding program to include schedule support, production of new hire binders, administering daily sessions, coordination of pre-employment drug/physical screenings, and conducting employee familiarization tours. 
• Coordinates and processes benefit elections for new hire employees, qualifying events, and termination of benefits as directed by the Director.
• Provides support and assistance to participants regarding questions or problems with benefit-related issues, maintaining the highest standard of service. 
• Oversees tracking and compliance of employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, and workers’ compensation, ensuring adherence to legal requirements.
• Ensures accurate recordkeeping (both paper and electronic) of all employment-related documents, in a manner that is consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as internal policies and procedures. 
• Assists with responses to local and national salary surveys as directed by the Director of Finance and Administration. 
• Assists the Administrative Department with the administration and tracking of employee certificate awards, renewals, expirations, and good-standing status required for job-specific roles.
• Handles special projects upon request from the Director of Finance and Administration or other Executives. 
• Facilitates the administration of the performance evaluation process for probationary and routine employee performance reviews; ensure compliance with associated policies/procedures.
• Administers employee exit process including completion and processing of required paperwork and conducting formal exit interviews with departing employees.
• Assists with investigations into employee relations matters as needed and/or requested by the Director.
• Assists in the development and implementation of employee relations initiatives as requested by the Director.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• 3-5 years of HR Experience in a similar role

• Proficiency in using HRIS systems

• Paychex experience is a plus

• Excellent Communication skills, both written and verbal

• Demonstrated ability to ensure Compliance with HR policies and regulations

• Knowledge of LOA practices - FMLA, CFRA, PDL, and workers’ compensation